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HP Pavilion 14 18742-1

SchematicBoardviewBIOS
Board code
18742-1
Made by
Wistron
Files
6
Updated

HP Pavilion 14 18742-1 is a laptop motherboard designed by Wistron and used in the HP Pavilion 14.

The catalog has 1 schematic, 1 boardview file and 4 BIOS files for it, posted between 2021 and 2026 across 3 Telegram channels. Each download button opens the original Telegram post.

The boardview comes in .BDV format. OpenBoardView (free) usually opens these files; FlexBV works too. See OpenBoardView: Installation and First Steps.

With both a schematic and a boardview you can find a net on the diagram and then locate the same part on the board by its reference designator. No Boardview for Your Board? How to Work Without One shows the workflow.

BIOS notes: file names mention 32 MB chip sizes; some archives also hold EC/KBC firmware; versions with a cleaned ME region are included. Read and save the original chip contents before you write anything to it — Keeping the Windows Product Key (MSDM) When Reflashing a BIOS.

Compatible models

Files for HP Pavilion 14 18742-1

Schematics 1 All schematics →

Boardview files 1 All boardview files →

BIOS and firmware 4 All bios and firmware →

Notes from the source posts

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Frequently asked questions

Which laptops use the 18742-1 motherboard?
File names in the catalog tie 18742-1 to the HP Pavilion 14. Laptops sold under one model name can use different boards, so confirm by the code printed on the motherboard.
How do I open the 18742-1 boardview file?
The boardview for 18742-1 is available as .BDV. .BDV usually opens in OpenBoardView (free) or FlexBV. See What Is a Boardview File and Why You Need One.
What should I check before flashing the 18742-1 BIOS?
Read the original chip with a programmer and save two copies before writing anything. File names for this board mention 32 MB images; the dump size must match your chip. Some archives include EC/KBC firmware, which may need to be written to a separate chip. A dump from another board carries that board's serial number and MAC address, so restore yours from the backup.

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